Gist: We are learning from IRAN says President Buhari (Read 1009 times)

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is working assiduously to ameliorate the challenges faced by the Nigerian economy within a short period by understudying the experiences of countries like Iran, who thrived in adversity.Buhari said this when he received Mohammad Javad Zarif, a Special Envoy from the President of Islamic Republic of Iran at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.

He said the Iranian economy remained an inspiration for Nigeria in the deployment of technology to harness and export gas, grow food for the populace and promote entrepreneurship in education.

“The progress made by Iran within a short period of 30 years is really commendable.

“Within the period, you have been able to harness gas flaring, and you are now exporting.

“You have recorded strides in security, manufacturing, agriculture and technology, you have also achieved a lot in nuclear research.